Meaning of the word whore in English
What does whore mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
whore
US /hɔːr/
UK /hɔːr/
Noun
1.
a prostitute
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The novel depicted the harsh life of a whore in the 19th century.
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He called her a whore in a fit of anger.
2.
a contemptible or immoral person (used as a general term of abuse)
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He's a lying whore, you can't trust anything he says.
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Don't be such a political whore, stand up for what's right!
Verb
1.
to act as a prostitute
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She was forced to whore to support her family.
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He accused her of whoring herself for money.
2.
to betray one's principles or integrity for personal gain
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He would whore himself out for any political advantage.
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Many artists feel they have to whore their art to commercial interests.